University Without Walls Program (UWW) is a competency-based degree program that leads to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. UWW students design and complete approved experiential curricula as an alternative to traditional courses.

Both programs offer:

Generous transfer credit policies

Flexibility and choices

Holistic advising

Academic rigor

Graduate school preparation

Options to prove experiential learning

How to Become a Major

For general Northeastern admission requirements, the Admissions Office helps new and returning students through the application process. In addition, the Transfer Center assists transfer students and students who are veterans transition to our campus.

Academic Advising

Our advising staff is available to discuss transcripts, transfer credits, course selection, career options or any questions and concerns you may have. Once you are accepted to an NDP program, you will meet with one of the following advisors:

Careers and Graduate Schools

Help Us Build a Scholarship

Scholarships can be transformative. They affirm our students' good work and can make a crucial difference on the road to achieving one’s degree. We are working to build an endowed scholarship specifically for NDP. If you would like to help support this effort, you can make a tax-deductible gift to the NEIU Foundation in one of two ways:

Online, select Designation: “Nontraditional Degree Program”, and complete the rest of the form as prompted,